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After another dramatic weekend, Clive Allen extends his lead over Paul Coyte — now 68–61 — thanks to a perfect joker pick on Arsenal. But Paul’s out for redemption this week, as the duo go head-to-head once again with big calls, bold jokers, and even a nostalgic detour into classic football commentary.Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester UnitedClive: 2–2“It’s always a game with goals. Spurs’ home form worries me, but United are improving.”Paul: 2–1 Spurs“They’ve got to break the home hoodoo — I think they’ll shoot on sight this time.”Everton vs FulhamClive: 1–0 Everton“They’ll bounce back at home — it’s a chance to reset after Spurs.”Paul: 1–1“I can’t split them — both sides are patchy, so a draw feels right.”West Ham vs BurnleyClive: 2–0 West Ham (Joker)“That Newcastle win was huge. These are the games they simply have to win.”Paul: 2–1 West Ham“I agree, Burnley might nick one, but the Hammers will keep the run going.”Sunderland vs ArsenalClive: 0–2 Arsenal“They look all-powerful — defensively they’ve been superb.”Paul: 0–2 Arsenal“Same as you — Sunderland will give everything, but Arsenal are relentless.”Chelsea vs WolvesClive: 2–0 Chelsea“Wolves are in real trouble — 22 goals conceded already says it all.”Paul: 3–0 Chelsea“They’ll take their chances this time — Wolves are finished.”Aston Villa vs BournemouthClive: 1–1“Villa’s European form helps, but Bournemouth impressed me against City.”Paul: 2–1 Villa“I think Villa just edge it — Bournemouth will make it tough though.”Brentford vs NewcastleClive: 1–2 Newcastle“A win here moves them into the top half — they’ll get it done.”Paul: 1–2 Newcastle“Same for me — Newcastle to bounce back.”Crystal Palace vs BrightonClive: 1–1“Always fierce, always tight — nothing between them.”Paul: 1–1 (Joker)“I’m sitting on the fence, but playing my joker for double points — for Alan Mullery!”Nottingham Forest vs LeedsClive: 2–0 Forest“Big game for Dyche — I think he’ll finally get a reaction.”Paul: 2–2“I might regret this, but I fancy an open game and a few goals.”Manchester City vs LiverpoolClive: 1–0 City“Haaland is unstoppable — and Liverpool’s defence is vulnerable.”Paul: 2–0 City“Same story — City will make a statement here.”JokersClive: West Ham vs Burnley (2–0 West Ham)Paul: Crystal Palace vs Brighton (1–1)